Casino News

Our Casino News section is where you will find breaking news and updates on important developments as they unfold. Look to this section to learn what is happening today and beyond with casino proposals, project updates, openings, expansion projects, closures, and even casino cruise ships. We cover the entire world in this section with the latest news front and center. As new articles are published, they take the top positions.

Stay on top exciting new prospects or follow along as controversies bubble up or the tug of wars develop. Often you'll see casino project updates appear in another section as well when lawsuits and litigation rear their heads. And sometimes you can follow a proposal through all of its steps from concept to licensing to the grand opening announcement and celebration. Looking for a topping out ceremony? This is the place!

Most casinos don't last forever. Sometimes they'll move from the river to land, they might be imploded to make room for something fresh and new, or what may have seemed like a great concept just can't make the numbers and closes after a year. Look for breaking and sometimes sad news about casino closures in this section.

Star Casino charged by Australian regulator for breaching anti-money laundering laws

Star Casino, a subsidiary of Star Entertainment based in Pyrmont, Sydney, will face hefty fines from the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), known as Australian anti-money laundering r...

Nevada gaming win exceeds $1 billion in October, dowtown Las Vegas hits $90.5 million record

The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Tuesday that the state gaming industry revenue exceeded $1 billion in October, with downtown Las Vegas hitting a $90.5 million record. The 20th consecutive month with re...

Mohawk Council of Kahnawake files lawsuit against Ontario government over iGaming

On November 28th, 2022, the Quebec-based Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) filed a lawsuit against iGaming Ontario and the Attorney General of Ontario for unilateral changes to the way online gaming is conducte...

GGPoker’s $150 million early Christmas present at WSOP Winter Circuit

The WSOP is coming back to GGPoker! With Christmas just around the corner, GGPoker, the Isle of Man-based leading provider of popular poker games around the world, wants to give its players a whopping $150 m...

Pariplay® adds Konami Gaming portfolio to increase global Fusion® offering

Pariplay®, a leading Malta-based iGaming developer and provider and part of Aspire Global, has signed a lucrative deal with Nevada-based operator, Konami Gaming integrated through Pariplay's Fusion® platform. T...

Wynn Macau leads increase in Macau casino stocks following new licenses announcement

Wynn Macau led an improvement of Macau gaming stocks on Monday, November 28th in Hong Kong, following the city's government announcement over the weekend that its six current casino operators will acquire new l...

Pragmatic Play awards holiday multipliers in new Christmas-themed slot: Santa’s Great Gifts

With Christmas just around the corner, Pragmatic Play, a leading Malta-based iGaming supplier, wants to help dear old Santa deliver the gifts in its latest slot release, Santa’s Great GiftsTM. A Spectacular ...

Indian casino and Hard Rock resort in Mettler win federal approval

The Tejon Indian Tribe has received final approval to proceed with its Mettler casino project. The casino project is expected to be the backbone of the associated $600 million hotel project of the tribe's p...

Belgian National Lottery stops sports betting advertising throughout World Cup

To protect players from gambling-related harm, the Belgian National Lottery has officially halted all forms of sports betting advertising throughout the occurring 2022 FIFA World Cup. A policy to halt sports...

Australian regulator shuts down additional unlicensed offshore gambling websites

Following the shutdown of Cloudbet and Las Atlantis, better known as two offshore gambling websites, Australian Communications and Media (ACMA) is taking the fight against illegal gaming in Australia a step fur...